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Take-Two confirms GTA 6 development is complete ahead of launch
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has confirmed that Rockstar Games has completed development of Grand Theft Auto VI, which is officially scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026. The game has reached gold status and is set for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Pre-order demand for the title has reportedly exceeded company expectations. Data from Sensor Tower suggests digital pre-orders have reached approximately 9.6 million copies, with revenues approaching $1 billion. A significant portion of these pre-orders, estimated at nearly 90 percent, are for the Ultimate Edition.
In recent financial reports, Take-Two noted that while net bookings for Q2 FY2027 fell 18 percent year-over-year to $1.6 billion, the company raised its full-year guidance. The company expects the upcoming GTA 6 release to be a major driver of revenue in the coming quarters.
Additionally, Zelnick addressed concerns regarding AI-assisted piracy and reverse-engineering, stating that the company is strengthening technical defenses and legal actions to protect the creative integrity of the game.
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Grand Theft Auto VI · NBA 2K27 · PlayStation 5 · Rockstar Games · Sensor Tower · Strauss Zelnick · Take-Two Interactive
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Take-Two net bookings for Q2 FY2027 fell 18% year-over-year to $1.6 billion. bitfinanzas.com · www.gaming.net · stockstory.org
- [● 16 SOURCES] GTA 6 pre-orders are running far in excess of expectations. srnnews.com · stockstory.org · www.gaming.net · gamersrd.com · www.24sata.hr · +6 more
- [● 22 SOURCES] GTA 6 is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026. www.everyeye.it · gamersrd.com · nordic.ign.com · beebom.com · srnnews.com · +12 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Take-Two raised its full-year GAAP net revenue guidance to between $7.98 billion and $8.18 billion. srnnews.com · www.gaming.net · stockstory.org · www.24sata.hr · www.ign.com.cn · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] GTA 6 has reached gold status. www.everyeye.it · beebom.com · www.gamebusiness.jp · www.gamespark.jp
- [● 10 SOURCES] GTA 6 will be released exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. gamersrd.com · beebom.com · www.gamebusiness.jp · www.gamespark.jp · www.eurogamer.pt · +4 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] NBA 2K27 sold 4 million units, which was below internal expectations. www.ign.com.cn · www.battlefield-france.com · www.shanethegamer.com · www.gamespark.jp · www.gaming.net · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Sensor Tower estimates GTA 6 has approximately 7.71 million digital pre-orders. srnnews.com · www.24sata.hr · kulturegeek.fr · www.clubic.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] NBA 2K27 sold 4 million units. www.ign.com.cn · www.battlefield-france.com
- [● 12 SOURCES] GTA 6 pre-orders are exceeding initial expectations. srnnews.com · stockstory.org · www.clubic.com · www.24sata.hr · www.eurogamer.pl · +3 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] GTA 6 will launch exclusively on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. gamersrd.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Strauss Zelnick attributed the lower sales of NBA 2K27 to the upcoming release of GTA 6. www.ign.com.cn · www.shanethegamer.com